3 Animated Documentaries from NFB's Alambic Lab Go Online August 17
The under 5-minute shorts were made during a 6-month paid lab for emerging filmmakers run by the French Animation Studio, chosen from 75 submissions by a 6-person jury.
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AnimEigo Announces ‘The Anime Business’ Documentary Series Episode 12
The new interview, now on YouTube, features the celebrated translator, writer, and ‘The Anime Encyclopedia’ co-author Jonathan Clements.
Paradise City to Develop ‘The Fredy Hirsch Story’ Animated Documentary
Serving as the production company’s first animated project, the film centers on the life of the gay German Jewish prisoner who led children’s programming in Terezin and Auschwitz.
Disney+ Reveals ‘Not Just A Goof’ Trailer, Key Art
New documentary explores the untold story of ‘A Goofy Movie’ and the evolution of Disney Animation, premiering today, April 7; also watch stars Bill Farmer and Jason Marsden take a trip down memory lane in film’s famed AMC Pacer.
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Kickstarter Campaign for ‘Kent Melton’ Documentary Ending Soon
The project, directed by Maria Andreotti, celebrates the life and work of the legendary animation sculptor, using both stop-motion and live-action footage, and features interviews with notable industry leaders including Henry Selick and Glen Keane.
Seth Green and Tracy Falco to Produce ‘Meerkat Manor’ Animated Feature
Warner Bros. Pictures Animation announced the 3DCG adaptation of the hugely popular Animal Planet docu-series, taking the Whiskers family on all-new animated adventures.
Josh Gad, Matthew Rhys, and Philippa Soo to Present at 48th Virtual Annie Awards
Streaming live on April 16, the event honors overall excellence and achievement in 36 animation categories; presenters announced also include Eva Whittaker; composer Michael Giacchino; director Sergio Pablos; DreamWorks director Jill Culton; producer Nora Twomey; and the cast of the web series, ‘Critical Role.’
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Just in Time for the Holidays: ‘Bugs Bunny 80th Anniversary Collection’
Collector’s set features 60 theatrical shorts, bonus content, documentary, 10 episodes of new ‘Looney Tunes Cartoons,’ and a full-size Bugs Bunny glitter Funko figure - in stores December 1.
The Winning Animated Re-Creations of Netflix’s ‘Losers’ Docu-Series
Mickey Duzyj’s Sports Emmy-nominated live-action/2D series deftly examines society’s relationship with failure by looking at epic, career-defining athletic disappointments.
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‘Bugs Bunny 80th Anniversary Collection’ On Blu-ray and Digital November 3
Collector’s set features 60 theatrical shorts, bonus content, documentary and 10 episodes of new ‘Looney Tunes Cartoons.’
WATCH: Disney+ Drops Sneak Peek Clips of ‘Marvel’s 616’
Original anthology docuseries explores Marvel’s history and the intersection of storytelling, pop culture and fandom within the Marvel Universe.
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Podcast EP74: Spike & Kat Share ‘Animation Outlaws’ Spike & Mike Documentary
Spike Decker and Kat Alioshin share a behind the scenes look at their new film chronicling the famous ‘Sick and Twisted’ animation show’s fascinating, hilarious and ground-breaking history.
‘Into the Unknown: Making Frozen 2’ Documentary Arrives on Disney+
Intimate, six-part series follows the lives of artists who produced the highest grossing animated film of all time.
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Disney Unveils ‘Frozen 2’ Filmmakers Panel and New Documentary Series at Annecy
Filmmakers panel and first episode of six-part ‘Into the Unknown: Making Frozen 2’ coming next week.
Hanging Out in Hangzhou
FXG’s Nikk Mitchell takes you on a 360-degree tour of his quarantined community
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‘From Imagination to Animation-Animation in Croatia’ Exhibition Opens
Multimedia exhibit showcases the prolific Zagreb School of Animated Film; now running through June 14 at Museum of Contemporary Art Zagreb.
Boutique Live-Action and Post-Production Studio Destro Launches in Los Angeles
New studio, founded by veterans Drew Neujahr, Sean McAllen, and Shane McAllen, will focus on producing, directing and post, including mixed media and VFX.
Reviews: ‘Buñuel in the Labyrinth of the Turtles’ and Rob Paulsen’s ‘Voice Lessons’
The Misweant writes about a different labyrinth and definitely not those ‘Turtles;’ plus, with apologies to Rocket J. Squirrel, ‘that voice… where have I heard that voice?’
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‘Enter the Anime’ Documentary Now Streaming on Netflix
Alex Burunova’s film explores the history and growth of the fast paced, highly stylized and influential world of anime production.
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EXCLUSIVE: Director Salvador Simó Talks Making of ‘Buñuel In the Labyrinth of The Turtles’
In this video featurette, the director discusses his decision to use animation over live-action as well as his approach to capturing actors’ performances, on his film about Luis Buñuel's famous documentary, ‘Las Hurdes: Land Without Bread.’
‘Buñuel In the Labyrinth of The Turtles’ Screening in Select Theaters August 16
To support upcoming theatrical release, GKIDS shares featurette with director Salvador Simó discussing animation used for a specific look in his film about Luis Buñuel's famous documentary, ‘Las Hurdes: Land Without Bread.’
Neko Productions Animates ‘Ask Dr. Ruth’ Holocaust Documentary
Mix of 2D and 3D used to portray emotional memories of famed sexuality expert’s early life in Nazi Germany.
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WATCH: NFB Award Winning Short ‘The Tesla World Light’ Now Streaming
Animated documentary uses innovation in image and sound to portray famed inventor Nikola Tesla.
VIEW Conference 2018 Open for Registration, Submissions
Short animated films are eligible to take home the VIEW AWARD and a prize of 2,000 euros.
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Animation Vividly Portrays Holocaust History in HBO Short
Debuting Jan. 27, ‘The Number on Great-Grandpa’s Arm’ is produced by the cable giant and the Museum of Jewish Heritage.
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